Orange County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
147,292 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
61.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,553 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$428,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$694 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,217 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 3 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NC State Senate District 23, NC State House District 50, NC
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Schools

The Expedition School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Cedar Ridge High
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Grady Brown Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Central Elementary
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Duke University Hospital
11 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Duke Regional Hospital
13 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
23 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Piedmont Triad International Airport
46 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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